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An AquaClear 110 Media Layering Query...

Is it okay for me to layer the sponge block first, then the two small sacks of BioMax pellets on top of the sponge, in my AquaClear 110's media basket?

Normally, I'll run two bags of Seachem Purigen on top of the sponge, as well, before the sacks of BioMax, but I did not purchase any yet...

Is this layering procedure correct?

Oh, also -- since I recently set up a new 60 gallon for my fancy goldfish, and this tank is very HIGH in terms of its volume distribution, the intake stem on the 110 is kind of short under the surface of the water, whereas I was able to attach an extension tube to the other HOB I'm running on the tank, an Aqueon QuietFlow 55, so that reaches in deeper to the bottom near the substrate...is it okay that my AquaClear's intake tube is kind of on the short side under the water? I didn't have an extension tube for it...

Yes.
Nice edit.
Since you have one filter that reaches near the bottom, having one that reaches the middle is fine.

Last edited by mommy1; 02-10-2013 at 01:19 AM.

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Yes.
Nice edit.
Since you have one filter that reaches near the bottom, having one that reaches the middle is fine.

Yes that the layering of the media is okay?

Why do you say "nice edit"?

The AquaClear's intake strainer isn't really falling "near the middle;" it's falling pretty short in the tank, so I'd say near the upper region for water intake...is this still okay? So you wouldn't remove the extender tube on the Aqueon filter, making it shorter like the AC?

Because I answered your first question before you edited.
I would leave the Aqueon alone. Yes, the yes was for the "layering of the media" in the AC110.

When I go fishing I just throw sharp rocks in the water and wait for the dead fish to float to the top... KingfisherEverything happens for a reason. Sometimes that reason is you are stupid and make bad decisions. I think my fish is adjusting well to the four gallon, He's laying on his side attempting to go to sleep on the bottom of the gravel.
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Dear naps, sorry I hated you so much when I was a child... Love me